9 years ago, this day was the day after we took Alec to the Healing service. I remember we woke up and lifted the shades, we felt very different, it was like the darkness was lifted. It was a beautiful sunny day. We took Alec and Cassidy out in the yard and layed down on a blanket and snuggled up together in our back yard. This was something we had not done. I remember Keith's Mom opening up our bedroom window to ask us a question about our laundry, and I remember thinking--who cares about the laundry, (not in a mean way). It was just that I only cared about getting Alec better. Of course I was so grateful for her and my Mom coming over and doing the laundry and cleaning, I called Chris (Keith's Mom) our personal housekeeper. And I know she was the main reason I didn't have to care about the laundry or cleaning. She allowed us to be doing only what we needed to be doing and that was being with Alec and Cassidy. As well as everyone who made us meals and cleaned up our yard and so much more. So many beautiful people took care of us and our needs so we didn't have to worry about anything except Alec and Cassidy, even Cassidy was taken care of so we could just be with Alec. There are too many people to list, but we want you to know that we remember all the ways you helped us. I remember finding out later, that Chris (Keith's Mom), was very worried when she came over this day because we were acting so different, we lifted the shades, we were outside. Prior to this day we were in our dark bedroom laying in our bed with Alec and doing the best we could to take care of Cassidy too. She had even called Deacon Tom to ask him what was happening with us, what had happened at that healing service. This drastic change worried her. I don't know what he told her, I'll have to see if she remembers. All we know is something was very different but it happened in a way that didn't surprise us, it just was, well better.
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Nicole
5/19/2012 12:05:46 pm
I come to visit this beautiful webite many times each day. Your words, the way you write, is just such a beautiful way to honor Alec and you all as a family. The love is just beaming with every memory you share, like the sun you mentioned. And It feels nice. Love to all of you XOXOXO
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Holly
5/19/2012 11:34:14 pm
We’ve had many signs of our own from Alec. The first big sign was last summer, the kids and I were at Wingaersheek beach in Gloucester. Lydia and her friend went for a walk along the rocks while Nicholas, Ethan and I stayed on the beach. Soon after Lydia left, my phone beeped. Nicholas said it was a message from Lydia and asked if he could open it. When he did, he instantly went, “Awww." I took a look and had the same response (Al loved when I said “awww” in response to something he’d said). It was a picture of a rock with the name “Alec” written on the side of it. We ran to meet Lydia and her friend and couldn’t believe how clear the name was on the rock. Luckily, I had my camera. I took a ton of pictures, hoping to get at least one “perfect” one. We had such a wonderful feeling come over us, as we knew Alec was there with us that day. The sun seemed to shine brighter and the day became even more beautiful.
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Nicole
5/20/2012 03:13:30 am
I remember a while back, I was in my car talking to Alec. I asked him to show me that everything was going to be ok. I felt like I needed to know this really badly this particular day. I got to the meeting I was heading to and sat down. sometime during the meeting, the lady got off topic and started talking about how nieve she was, and that one time someone actually told her there was Mini giraffes. She really believed them. My eyes started to fill, so I just put my head down and pretended to read something. I got lost in my own thoughts, never really heard the rest of what she was saying. When I finally looked up after a while,the same lady who was in front of me the whole time talking... had a little square on the bottom (of her very busy shirt) that had a girafffe print. Didnt see it before that moment.. but I got this very nice feeling ... Like Alec was saying come on... i had her tell a giraffe story for you.
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